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At 900 metres in the tiny village of Alfornón in the Alpujarra region of Granada, Andalucia, in the mountains, 40 minutes from the sea. There are two casitas available, so families and groups of up to eight can come together.

Experience the rich Moorish history of Andalucia in Cosy Moorish Casa, a two-bedroom apartment in a restored Moorish home, first built and inhabited 600 years ago. With a self-catering kitchen, bright dining area with open fire and access to the expansive rooftop and BBQ where you can enjoy the spectacle of a golden sunset over the distant hills. Trimmed with muscat grapes on the exterior and rustic red styling in the interior, you and your family can sleep in peace after a day at Orgiva's lively Thursday markets or soaking up the serenity of Alfornon.
Here is a rare opportunity to be a part of Andalucia's tapestry of superb mountains and ancient villages, staying in a tiny, steep village, untouched by tourism. Enjoy quality time with your loved ones in comfort at an affordable price. With an amazing local shop, open at all hours, and selling, among everything else you can imagine, organically grown produce in season and fresh local eggs, and a village bar with wifi, you could easily watch a week turn to a month in Alfornon.
An easy thirty five minutes drive over the astounding Sierra de la Contraviesa is ‘Orgiva’, a small but vibrant town with several organic stores, cafes, restaurants, bars with live music and tourist facilities. Visit on a Thursday, when a colourful market sells clothing, Moroccan goods, pickles and local produce. Buses run back and forth between Granada (don't miss the Alhambra), Orgiva and Alfornon.
Parking is possible at the top of the village. Unfortunately as the streets are very steep the apartments are not wheelchair accessible.
For larger groups of up to ten you could book all three casas and live independently nearby. Each of the apartments are tastefully decorated in simple rustic decor of the region. They are fully equipped with self-catering kitchen, lounge with fireplace and linen. See my other listings for availability.

There are only about 50 inhabitants left in the village all year round, we are really lucky to still have an amazing shop which I urge you to use, they need your trade, the huge hypermarkets don't! Our old bar has closed, Paco has opened a new one in the bottom street, prices are low and tapas are good! It also has a terrace with views and wifi! With his own wine costing 50 cents a glass you can't afford to miss it!
Help keep the village alive!

We enjoyed our relaxing weekend at the Moorish Casa. Was a quiet little town. Perfect for a getaway for a few days. Delia was lovely and always greeted us with a smile! We highly recommend this listing!!

Asaf2016-01-10T00:00:00Z

Our stay provided everything the listing described and more. Delia was extremely helpful, informative and friendly about our multiple queries before arrival and responded thoughtfully with things like hot water bottles and extra reading lights. During our stay she was a perfect hostess- always available when needed, never intrusive, full of local information to enrich our stay, generous in every way, and the odd invitation that greatly added to our enjoyment of the village. The village. Is as described. Perfect for those who want w glimpse of small village Spanish life, very peaceful, wonderfully well served by one village shop,,open at all hours and selling everything we needed, with good walking, flora and fauna, and beautiful surroundings. It is remote, and not for those intimidate by mountain roads or wanting lots of night life! We enjoyed the position inthe contraviesa mountain range, within walking distance of the sea and also within easy reach of Granada and the alpujarras range. The house is comfortable and nicely equipped with everything we needed. Lovely roof space to enjoy the sun and the views. I imagine inside would offer welcome cool In summer.

Rachel2015-03-15T00:00:00Z

Delia was a warm, helpful host and her house in Alfornon is beautiful. She picked us up from Orgiva and made sure we had the chance to get some food before setting off to the village, which is the perfect place to enjoy the quiet life! When we got there, Delia showed us where the local shop was and gave us some of her locally grown potatoes (and locally made wine). We had a great time relaxing there and enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Thanks a lot.

Dan2014-07-14T00:00:00Z

Book this place! I am so so glad I did. I don't even know where to start..the setting is just stunning and Delia made me feel so welcome. The beautiful house had everything I could possibly need and more; I had a week of rest and delight here. I stayed for 8 nights on my own; Alfornon is perfect for an away-from-it-all holiday. I travelled by public transport and Delia picked me up at Haza de Lino just up the road from Alfornon (there are buses 7 days a week). I hardly left the village- Lola's shop is one of the best I have come across in my travels and she is lovely. The locals are super friendly and I would so recommend the bar and the local wine. I really appreciated Delia's hospitality and kindness and would love to come back!

Mel2016-03-30T00:00:00Z

Delia's casa is exactly as you see on the photos and description on here. Delia was the perfect host, introducing us to the village, shop and bar. We spent wonderful mornings on the roof terrace, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and cosy evenings around the open fire. The village and casa may not be for everyone, as it is a secluded village, although with a hire car from Malaga airport it was quite easy to find. It proved a good base for visiting the coast within about 40 minutes (Motril, Castillo de Banos), some more 'cultural' excursions (Granada's Alhambra, The cathedral and moorish Kasbah in Almeria) and general trips out around the area. The local villagers make you feel welcome, the shop is well stocked for basics and treats, and the local wine is something else (in a good way!). We both fell in love with the charm and vibe of the house, village and area, and wherever we went, we were always happy to be headed back for the night.

Carol2017-01-22T00:00:00Z

The stay at the house was wonderful. Everything was nicely done and we hat a relaxed time. We had a great time The notes and inside tips were very helpful to find great walks around the village. Thank you very much.

Helena2013-11-01T00:00:00Z

We had a great stay here! Perfect place to relax, cook, and get away from tourist spots. Delia was a great host- she was available whenever we needed her and she made us feel welcome to the small town of Alfornon. Highly recommend this place!

Stacey2015-06-28T00:00:00Z

We had a wonderful time at Delia's place. We appreciate that little problems were immediately solved. Very nice been there!

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In the tiny village of Alfornón in the Alpujarras region of Granada, Andalucia, at 900 metres in the mountains, 40 minutes from the sea.

Rustic self-catered living in a two-bedroom apartment within a restored 600 year old Moorish dwelling, the last of its kind in Alfornon. Andalucian Moorish Casa's kitchen and lounge with cosy fireplace open to an outdoor BBQ area, with spectacular views of the hills lined with olive and almond trees. Soak up Alfornon’s timeless atmosphere in a unique holiday home steeped in a rich history. Sip local wine on your outside terrace and enjoy a deep restful sleep in the peaceful master and twin bedrooms.
Tastefully decorated in simple rustic decor of the region, with fully equipped self-catering kitchen and linen and access to two outdoor areas, you could happily while away a week or a month in unspoilt Alfornon, with access to a local bar and a grocery store open all week and all hours, selling local fresh eggs and organic produce in season, and near to another larger bar and restaurant ten minutes up the road. There are only about 50 inhabitants left in the village all year round, we are really lucky to still have an amazing shop which I urge you to use; they need your trade, the huge hypermarkets don't! The new bar, run by Paco in the bottom street of the village, has a terrace with views for warm evenings, and with wine costing 50 cents a glass, and good tapas, you can't afford to miss it! Stop press, there is now WIFI in the new bar!!
Help keep the village alive!
An easy thirty five minutes drive over the astounding Sierra de la Contraviesa is ‘Orgiva’, a vibrant town with several organic stores, good cafes, restaurants and bars and tourist facilities. Visit on a Thursday, when a colourful market comes to town selling clothing, Moroccan goods, pickles and local produce. A daily bus also runs back and forth between Granada, Orgiva and near to Alfornon.
Nicely positioned to access Malaga, Granada (1 1/2 hours - don't miss the Alhambra), Almeria, surrounding areas of the Sierra Nevada and unspoilt beaches.
Unfortunately due to the steep streets the apartment is not wheelchair friendly.

Thankyou Delia, I had a lovely time, just what I needed, Alfornon is a beautiful classic Spanish village, nice & small, more quiet than expected, but for me that was an added bonus. The house had all that I needed ,& more, which was the excellent hostess herself, you're a lovely, generous, considerate, helpful person, made me feel very welcome, & great company. Please keep doing the great job you are doing, & I hope I'll get to come & stay again soon. Thankyou.

gemma2015-11-22T00:00:00Z

We stayed at Delia's place for a week. It is a wonderfully desolated village in the middle of the mountains. The house is quite spacious, nicely decorated, rustic and cosy. Nature all around, hens annoucing to the world about their laid eggs, a cat that is always hungry and will accompany you with every meal, ants that will clean up the kitchen if you were a bit lazy and left any trace of food on the kitchen table. :) The surrounding mountains are great for hiking and the views are spectacular. At the same time, it is quite easy to drive to the shore and beaches. Delia, you are a welcoming and friendly spirit. Thank you again for your hospitality and some of the talks we had. It was a great, relaxing stay in Alfornon! Hopefully not the last one. :)

Konrad2015-09-06T00:00:00Z

I stayed at Delias place together with a friend for 12 days. And it was wonderful. The place looks just like on the pictures. Everything is well maintained and clean. Alfornon is a sweet little village with an amazing view (which you can enjoy from the roof to the fullest) over the mountains. And Delia is a true gem. The communication with her was so easy. And every little question we had, was answered, every little problem we had was solved immediately. I highly recommend this place and wish Delia all the best. Hope to see you again. All the best. Daniela

Nikolas und Daniela2016-09-17T00:00:00Z

What a wonderful stay we had in Alfornon. Delia made our time in the village absolutely magical. She was so warm and inviting, and we immediately felt at home in this gorgeous little house, in fact we were so content that we could have happily stayed for much longer! The house was more than we could have anticipated, with a big open fire to sit by in the evenings, and lovely little outdoor area to enjoy the morning sunshine with the view of mountains in every direction. The great local shop provided us with anything we would possibly need, and the locals were very friendly (without forgetting the village animals that also made us feel very much at home!). I would definitely like to return one day to this beautiful rural place.

rachel2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Delia is a straightforward, helpful and friendly hostess. In the decorated in Moorish style very nice apartment we enjoyed relaxing days. The apartment has all the necessary facilities that, at the mountains and even colder days, allowing a pleasant stay. Who wants to experience nature and silence in a typical Spanish mountain village, is right here. The location of the place is well suited for smaller hikes through vineyards and cork oak forests at altitudes around 1100 meters. In the small shop in the village, who is also the communications center, you get all the necessities of life. We have felt very comfortable and will be back.

Joachim2015-04-13T00:00:00Z

Great stay in an awesome area!

Doug2017-04-15T00:00:00Z

We had an incredible time at Delia's Moorish Casa! The decor and atmosphere was really special. When we arrived she had left some of her homemade organic wine and bread for us which was a really nice touch. She even wrote out directions for a great hike we took the next day to some ruins near by. Very peaceful and quiet, the perfect retreat to beautiful foothills, we hope to return soon!

Alina2012-05-22T00:00:00Z

What a charming place at the heart of Alpujarras! The house Delia is a unique space, a mixture of tradition and modernity in which to take a break. Incredible landscapes and a small town between almond blossom. Make purchases in the store of Lola, cheaper and needed support to the local economy. From here to Pampaneira and the tourist areas there 1 hour drive via a mountain road. It is much better to drive during the day if you are not accustomed to curves and narrow roads. Back for sure!

Coco2015-12-31T00:00:00Z

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My place is close to 20 minute drive to the Mediterranean cost. You’ll love my place because of Authentic rural setting in the hills below the Sierra Nevada mountains. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

If you need more space please note this self contained apartment is part of a main house which can sleep up to 12 people. See my other listing 'Affordable rental in southern Spain'.

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Ideal for all types of tourism activities and tradition.
All detailed information can be found in the (URL HIDDEN)
Details Apartment 2.
- Room with two single beds and loft with 4 single beds with bedding.
- American kitchen (microwave, mini fridge and possibility of small gas cooker)
- Living room with sofa bed.
- Fireplace (we provide the firewood)
- Bathroom with towels.